International Conference on “Transformative Effects of Emerging Technologies in the Modern World”

Silk Road – Hong Kong – The First International Conference on “Transformative Effects of Emerging Technologies in the Modern World” aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue among economists, policymakers, industry leaders, innovation scholars, and practitioners to explore the intersections of cutting-edge technologies, geoeconomics and geopolitics. The rapid advancement of emerging technologies — including artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain, advanced robotics, biotechnology, quantum computing, and space technologies – is fundamentally reshaping economies, societies, and governance structures worldwide. This conference examines these transformations through an explicitly socio-economic and policy-oriented lens at the micro-, macro-, and meso levels. It is oriented on economic systems rather than technical or engineering solutions

By focusing on contextual, institutional, and territorial dimensions of technological change, the conference seeks to advance understanding of how new technological trajectories can promote development in the 21st century.

Hybrid Mode: In-Person/Online

Venue: Hong Kong Chu Hai College Campus

Timeline

Abstract Submission Deadline: 31 July, 2026

Notifications of Paper Acceptance: 31 August, 2026

Conference Dates: 5 December, 2026 (Saturday)

Organized by

Ng Teng Fong · Sino Group Belt and Road Research Institute, Hong Kong Chu Hai College, Hong Kong SAR, China.

Submission Guidelines

Submissions must include the following components:

Abstract (500–1,000 words): Provide a detailed summary outlining the research question, methodology, key findings, and relevance to the panel theme. This should demonstrate the originality and significance of the proposed work.

Author Biography (500 words): Submit a comprehensive professional biography of the author(s), emphasizing academic credentials, research expertise, notable publications, and contributions to the relevant field.

Online Submission Portal:

All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review process. Authors will be notified of acceptance decisions via email.

Registration

Free

Note for Presenters

Presenters who wish to attend the conference are responsible for covering their own expenses, including travel and accommodation. The conference organizers are unable to provide financial support for attendees.

Language of the Conference

English

Conference Structure

We invite submissions that advance theoretical insights, empirical analyses, and policy recommendations aligned with the conference tracks:

Track 1: Biotechnologies and the Future of Health and Bio- and Circular Economy
Track 2: Quantum Technologies, Cryptography, and Cybersecurity
Track 3: Robotics in Military and Civil Applications in a Fragmenting World
Track 4: AgriTech, Food Security and Climate-Resilient Value Chains
Track 5: The New Space Economy: From Orbits to Markets
Track 6: The Technological Race of Microchips and Their Impact on Geoeconomics and Geopolitics
Track 7: Artificial Intelligence and Its Influence on Society, Labor Market, and Education
Track 8: Financial Innovation and Digital Infrastructure
Track 9: Platform Economy

Submissions should align with one or more tracks and may propose new topics for consideration. Track chairs will evaluate fit during the review process.

Additional Notes

Submissions must be original work, not previously published or under consideration elsewhere.

Articles may be authored by multiple contributors with no restriction on the number of authors.

If you utilize artificial intelligence (AI) during the writing process, please clearly indicate its use in the submission cover letter and provide a detailed explanation of how it was applied (e.g., for drafting, editing, or data analysis).

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